| Winter camping is exciting and adventurous. Camping | | | | it can help you while you are camping in numerous |
| in the cold elements can be a lot of fun, as long as | | | | situations. |
| you are prepared for your trip. It is important that | | | | Lighting |
| you plan ahead for your winter camping to be sure | | | | It is important to ensure you have ample lighting |
| that your trip will be both safe and enjoyable. Before | | | | while you are winter camping. The days are much |
| you head out, be sure to have an itinerary and share | | | | shorter in the winter time and a good portion of your |
| it with a friend or family member, in case there is an | | | | camping day is still in the darkness. A LED lantern is |
| emergency. Make a plan to check in so that in the | | | | ideal for illuminating a campsite as well as for hiking |
| event something does happen to you, your family will | | | | trails or caves. LED lanterns burn cool and are long |
| know to send help to you and where to send it, | | | | lasting. They don't use as much battery power as a |
| should you not check in by your agreed time. | | | | standard lantern or light bulb so you will not have to |
| There is some equipment that you will need for your | | | | worry as much about batteries. However, you will still |
| camping trip in the winter. Be sure that you get | | | | want to bring extras, just in case. If you plan on |
| recommended winter camping equipment that is | | | | doing any hiking, climbing or caving during your winter |
| made for the season and temperatures. | | | | camping trip, be sure to invest in a LED headlamp. A |
| You will need a sleeping bag for cold weather. When | | | | LED headlamp provides lighting without taking up your |
| you use your sleeping bag, change into warm, dry | | | | hands - leaving them free for your activities. LED |
| clothing and socks before jumping in for the night. | | | | headlamps are much better than regular headlamps |
| You will also want to heat your sleeping bag before | | | | for the same reasons that the LED lanterns are |
| settling in for the night - you can do this by lying on | | | | better - they use less energy and the light is much |
| top of it for a while. | | | | stronger than with a regular light bulb. |
| Knives | | | | One of the most important lights you will take with |
| It is important to have cutting utensils with you on | | | | you is a LED flashlight. Keep one with you all the |
| your winter camping trip. A variety of knives will suit | | | | time, especially at night, in case you need to get up |
| all your needs and purposes. A puma knife is a | | | | to use the washroom or for any reason at all. LED |
| straight blade knife that folds back and locks open. | | | | flashlights last much longer than a regular flashlight |
| This is your powerhouse knife, for big cutting jobs, | | | | too and are available in a number of compact sizes. |
| such as ropes or even dinner. A pocket knife is | | | | You are easily prepared for your winter camping trip |
| something you should keep with you all the time for | | | | if you keep these things in mind. Pack enough |
| the smaller jobs where a puma knife is too large. You | | | | high-energy food and water to sustain each camper |
| will also want to carry a survival knife with you. A | | | | for the length of your trip and you will surely enjoy a |
| survival knife is excellent for any style of camping. | | | | fun, invigorating winter camping adventure. |
| With multiple knife blades, screwdrivers, and scissors, | | | | |